5A - Second battery (option A)
• Connect the grey SmartShunt "Aux" wire (E) to the positive
battery terminal of the second battery.
• Make sure that the negative terminal of the second battery is
connected to the "LOAD MINUS" side of the SmartShunt.
5B - Battery midpoint (option B)
• Connect the grey SmartShunt "Aux" wire (E) to the battery
bank midpoint.
5C - Temperature sensor (option C)
• Use a (not included) "Temperature sensor for BMV". For more
info, scan below QR code or navigate to:
• For additional instructions consult the SmartShunt manual.
• Connect the red SmartShunt "VBatt +" wire (D) to the red wire
of the temperature sensor.
• Connect the grey SmartShunt "Aux" wire (E) to the black wire
of the temperature sensor.
• Connect the temperature sensor to the positive terminal of the
battery.
6 - GX device (optional)
• Connect the VE.Direct cable socket (C) to one of the
VE.Direct ports on the GX device via a VE.Direct cable.
• For an overview of all GX devices scan below QR code or
navigate to:
7 - VictronConnect app
• Download the VictronConnect app.
• For more information about the VictronConnect app scan
.
• Connect with the VictronConnect app to the SmartShunt.
8 - VictronConnect settings
• Set the battery capacity.
• Set the functionality of the auxiliary input (if used).
• Set the charged voltage parameter as per below table.
System voltage
Charged voltage setting
12V
13.2V
24V
26.4V
36V
39.6V
48V
52.8V
Additional settings for lithium batteries:
• Set the charge efficiency at 99%.
• Set the Peukert exponent at 1.05.
Quick installation guide
SmartShunt IP65
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